Koh Chang intro.Thailand's second-largest island is a haven for wildlife as well as beach lovers in search of a natural holiday. Koh Chang sits at the eastern boundary of Thailand, close to the border with Cambodia. As one of the newer islands to be developed for tourism, it still has a decent amount of wild jungle and isolated beaches where visitors can escape the predictable beach bungalow scenes. The majority of sandy beaches and Koh Chang hotels are along the western coast, where several beaches are separated by rocky headlands and each has its own personality. The family-centred White Sand Beach is the largest and most developed, but keep heading south and eventually the empty sands of Bailan Beach appear with a clutch of pioneering resorts providing a truly isolated environment. Lonely Beach and Kai Bae Beach are other popular spots. Besides lounging on the sand and perhaps doing some scuba diving, there are a number of nice waterfalls in the mountainous interior that make for a great day hike. Renting a motorbike is the ideal way to explore the island as there's just one road ringing Koh Chang, making for easy navigation.Author: Graham Dewe